The Loss of Love
July 5, 2023They Should Have Provided
July 5, 2023Simon the Cyrenian Speaks
He never spoke a word to me,
And yet He called my name;
He never gave a sign to me,
And yet I knew and came.
At first I said, “I will not bear
His cross upon my back;
He only seeks to place it there
Because my skin is black.”
But He was dying for a dream,
And He was very meek,
And in His eyes there shone a gleam
Men journey far to seek.
It was Himself my pity bought;
I did for Christ alone
What all of Rome could not have wrought
With bruise of lash or stone.
Countee Cullen
Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an American poet and writer associated with the Harlem Renaissance. His works often explored themes of race, identity, and the African American experience. Cullen was also a noted translator of French poetry and was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Harmon Gold Award. Some of his notable works include "Color", "Heritage", and "The Black Christ".